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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 FE-45 WX80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus FE-45

		

		

			
 WX80 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 FE-45 WX80 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 against the WX80.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WX80.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
19
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
56
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition (124g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
26
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Sony WX80
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
 lighter than competition (124g)
 offers focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
27
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
38
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no microphone port
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX80
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $276